STEM Remix: Classic Concepts & Fresh Ideas Annual Idaho STEM Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the Annual Idaho STEM Conference, presented by ICTM, ISTA, IDEEA, and CSTA! Join us on July 30th and 31st at Mountain View High School in Meridian, Idaho. An optional field trip day will be held on August 1st at various locations.

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10:45am MDT

Simplify planning, amplify learning: The BIOZONE worktext advantage

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

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Looking for consistency and depth across your science courses? BIOZONE offers a cohesive suite of print and digital titles to support teachers delivering at all levels of high school instruction including honors, electives, IB, AP, and NGSS courses. Our biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and anatomy & physiology titles are all beautifully presented using our highly graphical, unique interactive worktext approach. Engaging visuals and scaffolded activities promote active learning and critical thinking and lesson planning is simplified with pacing guides, teacher notes, slides, assessments, and a robust digital program.

Take the stress out of lesson planning and enhance student engagement with BIOZONE WORLD, BIOZONE’s powerful digital learning platform. Discover how BIOZONE WORLD supports seamless lesson delivery with ready-to-use resources, including activities, presentation slides, videos, immersive 3D models and more.

Join us to explore how our print and digital solutions replace traditional textbooks, making science teaching more efficient, engaging, and effective.

Exhibitors

Scott Schultz

Biozone

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
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Science, 9-12

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10:45am MDT

Electrify Your Class: Magic of Microelectronics

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

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Ever wonder how chips are made? No not chocolate chips or potato chips – MICROCHIPS! Join us in Electrify Your Classroom: The Magic of Microelectronics, where we’ll explore the world of semiconductors (the magic behind every microchip!), discover their impact in Idaho and beyond, and learn how to bring basic circuits and microelectronics into your classroom. This session will challenge you to see microelectronics as a powerful, accessible tool for every grade level. Find creative and innovative ways to introduce the foundational technology that powers the world around us—ready to spark curiosity and ignite learning in your students!

Speakers

Camille Platts-McPharlin

Boise State University - Microelectronics Education and Research Center

Camille Platts-McPharlin serves as Semiconductor for All Project Manager in the Microelectronics Education and Research Center, ensuring streamlined workforce development opportunities at Boise State for the semiconductor industry in Idaho. Her background includes more than 10 years... Read More →

Hailey Lynch

Boise State University - Microelectronics Education and Research Center

Hailey Lynch serves as the Educational Specialist for the Microelectronics Education and Rsearch Center at Boise State University. She holds a BA in Environmental Studies and a minor in Biology from Boise State University. With a robust professional background in STEM education and... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
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Technology, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Engineering, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Science, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

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1:00pm MDT

People and the Environment: Hands-on Activities for Biology and Earth Science

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

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Preparing to meet the challenges ahead for people and the planet requires a solid foundation in understanding the trends that shape our world, how we interact with ecosystems and change the physical landscape. Knowing how to determine good sources of data, how to analyze and think critically about data, make reasonable correlations and use data for designing solutions are all skills emphasized in the Idaho Science Standards.

In this hands-on session, engage in simulations and 3D modeling activities to supplement textbook instruction on human-environmental interactions. Topics include population changes,
climate change, land and water use, and biodiversity trends. Receive lesson plans and background materials in an electronic format, all aligned to state and NGSS standards.

Speakers

Bryce Mercer

Sage International School

Bryce Mercer teaches high school science at Sage International School in Boise, Idaho. He has been teaching various math and science courses in secondary schools in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and was a Fulbright Exchange Teacher in Turkey. Bryce earned an M.A.T. and his B.S. in... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
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Science, 9-12 | Environmental Education, 9-12

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1:00pm MDT

Tech Tools for the STEM Classroom

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

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This session will cover many technology tools and websites to help enhance learning in the STEM classroom. There will be a lot of information covered in a short amount of time so be prepared. Teachers will leave with a toolbox of resources for a variety of uses in and out of the classroom. A Chromebook will be needed for this session.

Speakers

Jamie Clark

William Thomas Middle School

Jamie teaches 8th grade Earth Science at William Thomas Middle School. She also serves as the Region 5 representative of the Idaho Science Teaching Association. Jamie is passionate about science education and making science learning accessible to all learners.

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
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Science, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Technology, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Engineering, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Environmental Education, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | General, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

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1:00pm MDT

Student-Powered STEM: Hear from the Idaho EcosySTEM Student Ambassadors

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

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Student-Powered STEM: Hear from the Idaho EcosySTEM Student Ambassadors
Discover how students are leading the charge in STEM education through the Idaho STEM Ecosystem Student Ambassadors (IESA) Program. In this interactive session, you'll hear directly from student leaders who are designing and leading real-world STEM projects in their schools and communities. The Student Ambassadors will share examples of the hands-on activities they’ve developed and reflect on how the program has helped them grow as leaders, collaborators, and advocates for change. Educators will leave inspired with ideas for how to bring student voice, leadership, and authentic STEM experiences into their own classrooms and schools.

Speakers

ReBekha Lulu

Idaho STEM Ecosystem

ReBekha Lulu is the Southwest Idaho STEM Hub (SWISH) Coordinator for the Idaho STEM Ecosystem, where she works to build connections between educators, industry partners, and communities to expand access to STEM opportunities. She has experience as a classroom teacher, STEM specialist... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
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1:00pm MDT

Using Technology to Teach the Science Standards

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

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In this session, attendees will explore how to effectively use Databots and Vernier probeware to support instruction aligned with science standards. Each tool offers unique advantages for engaging students and enhancing their understanding of scientific concepts. Participants will engage in hands-on lessons across biology, chemistry, and physics, gaining practical strategies to increase the relevance and impact of science instruction.

Speakers

Barbara Nelson

Bonneville Joint School District #93

Barbara Nelson has been teaching science for 27 years. Most recently, she has been teaching chemistry and physics at Hillcrest High School. Her current passion is project based learning because it helps students understand the relevance of what they are learning. She lives in Idaho... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
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Technology, 9-12 | Science, 9-12

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2:15pm MDT

Don’t Believe Everything You Believe

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

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By 2025, it’s estimated that 463 exabytes of data will be created daily; that’s like 212,765,957 DVDs/day! How can our students know if the information is credible? The Generation Skeptics program teaches students to ask questions and be skeptical while questioning their own beliefs and opinions. For example, in our “Power of Words” lesson, students learn the importance of multiple trials and double-blind protocols when designing experiments. In “How To Sell Pseudoscience,” students will learn to identify the gimmicks used to sell pseudoscientific products. It is our hope students will learn to spot nonsense when they see it on TV or social media. We also have lessons teaching students to discern between credible and non-credible sources, and many more. We have guest speakers who can Zoom into classrooms and discuss and discuss these topics for free. Teachers around the country are starting GenSkeps clubs at their schools.

Speakers

Shanie Parkinson

Generation Skeptics, a program of The Center for Inquiry

Shanie Parkinson has been teaching life science for 8 years in MSD321. Shanie delights in student learning through rigorous engagement of strategies that enhance student growth and learning. She equips her students with the skills necessary to succeed in the classroom. Shanie is... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
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Science, 9-12

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2:15pm MDT

Innovating and Transformational Science Curriculum that embraces a 3-dimensional, anchoring phenomena approach to engage and motivate student learning.

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

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Learn more about the next generation of inquiry-based, research-driven science resources designed to achieve all of the targeted NGSS performance expectations through an approach that matches the vision of three-dimensional learning. By using relevant phenomena, students will work through carefully crafted storylines as a learning community, while engaging in intentional sense-making activities that require use of the science and engineering practice. Using this approach, student move their thinking forward towards an accurate understanding of the disciplinary core ideas.

Speakers

Teresa Rockwood

Kendall Hunt Publishing Company

Teresa Rockwood, Science Curriculum Specialist Teresa has a strong background in K12 education as she has taken on various roles at the school and district levels from classroom teacher, STEM Director, Science Coach, Content Specialist and Science Curriculum Developer.  She most... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
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Science, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

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2:15pm MDT

Sourdough for Science! Citizen Science Meets Phenomenon-Driven Instruction

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

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Dive into the fascinating world of sourdough starters—a living, bubbling microbial ecosystem.
Discover how this everyday phenomenon can help you explore energy flow, cellular respiration, biodiversity, and ecosystem dynamics with your students. You’ll get hands-on with citizen science, walk away with ready-to-use classroom ideas, and maybe even develop a new hobby. Get ready to feed your curiosity (and maybe your starter)!

Speakers

McKenzie Sonderegger

Idaho Science Coach

I thrive on designing engaging learning experiences that spark curiosity and creativity. With a BS in Earth Science Education and an MA in Instructional Technology and Learning Science, I bring both content and design expertise to my role as an Idaho Science Coach in the Magic Valley... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
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Science, 6-8, 9-12

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2:15pm MDT

A review of AI Tools: Definitions, Functions, and Applications for K-12 Education

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolutionizes education by supporting personalized
learning, critical thinking, and problem solving through tools like intelligent
tutoring systems and adaptive platforms. Visionary educators recognize AI’s
potential in the classroom. According to IBM, AI will not completely replace
humans, but those who use AI will replace those who do not. This session will
provide an overview of AI tools and platforms for K-12 education, with
the hope of serving as a practical reference for teachers to use these tools.
We will identify and reviewscurrently available and popular AI tools and their applications in K-12
education. This session will provide quick references for teachers on how they can harness various AI
tools for different teaching and learning purposes, along with addressing ethical concerns such as data privacy and algorithmic biases.

Speakers

Gina Kwid

Galileo STEM Academy

Gina is an educator at Galileo STEM Academy in the West Ada School District. She integrates educational technology across all subject areas including 3-D printing, coding, robotics, drones, and maker space. She loves watching her students use project-based learning (PBL) to support... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
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STEM Remix: Classic Concepts & Fresh Ideas Annual Idaho STEM Conference

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